Roxann Karkhoff-Schweizer

I have a strong curiosity to understand the genetic mechanisms that give rise to antibiotic resistance in Gram negative bacteria, especially Pseudomonas and Burkholderia species. Overall, I am interested in genetic engineering strategies of Gram negative bacteria to facilitate the analysis of cloned bacterial genes which requires special genetic and molecular tools.

I have been involved with the improvement of gene replacement systems to facilitate allelic replacement in Pseudomonas and other Gram negative bacteria. Also, I have been involved with construction of genetic systems that allow single copy insertion into the bacterial chromosome of novel or unique genetic features. This may mean construction of many new engineered plasmids. 

Since 1996, I've had a strong drive to train and mentor undergraduate students for careers in research. I am also open to mentoring a STEM honors thesis student, please reach out to me if you are looking for a mentor.

Fall Courses

MIP410 Foundations of Modern BioTechnology
MIP450 Microbial Genetics

Spring Courses

LIFE206 Microbial Biology Lab
MIP400A Capstone: Medical Microbiology
MIP550 Microbial & Molecular Genetics Lab